... , and a founding father of this great country. Hancock's first big accomplishment here in America came when John Adams, with the support of Washington, elected John Hancock for presidency. He elected him because of his personal sacrifices and because of his years of experience as moderator at Boston ... , to marry Dorothy. They agreed on an August 28th wedding day. On August 11th Hancock went to Cambridge to deliver 500,000 payrolls to Washington. After his wedding, the Hancock's traveled back to Philadelphia. On September 5th congress was back in secession. Hancock's desk became the mai...

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